Letters of William iii. and Louis xiv. and of their ministers; illustrative of the ... politics of England, 1697 to 1700, ed. by P. Grimblot, Volume 1 |
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Page vi
... able than myself will reap much advantage from these documents . For me it will be sufficient , if the English public , keeping in view the disadvantages of my position , shall receive with some indulgence the fruit of many years ...
... able than myself will reap much advantage from these documents . For me it will be sufficient , if the English public , keeping in view the disadvantages of my position , shall receive with some indulgence the fruit of many years ...
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... , has been extracted from the archives of the foreign office . I have been able to give only extracts from their letters , for the original correspondence would have easily filled ten volumes like the present ; but A 4 PREFACE . vii.
... , has been extracted from the archives of the foreign office . I have been able to give only extracts from their letters , for the original correspondence would have easily filled ten volumes like the present ; but A 4 PREFACE . vii.
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... able to the master and the servant . The letters of the Earl of Portland prove that he was worthy of the affection and the confidence of such a man as William III . I do not think I am wrong in asserting that public opinion will ...
... able to the master and the servant . The letters of the Earl of Portland prove that he was worthy of the affection and the confidence of such a man as William III . I do not think I am wrong in asserting that public opinion will ...
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... able to resist the temptation . Lord Chesterfield has remarked this before me . When explaining the policy of this prince , he thus wrote to his son : " Louis XIV . gratified his personal pride by giving xii PREFACE .
... able to resist the temptation . Lord Chesterfield has remarked this before me . When explaining the policy of this prince , he thus wrote to his son : " Louis XIV . gratified his personal pride by giving xii PREFACE .
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... able to hold up no longer . He did so , and fell immediately sick of the same disease , and in great extremity ; but recovered just soon enough to attend the Prince into the field , where he was ever next his person . " On the accession ...
... able to hold up no longer . He did so , and fell immediately sick of the same disease , and in great extremity ; but recovered just soon enough to attend the Prince into the field , where he was ever next his person . " On the accession ...
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affairs agreed allies ambassadors answer assurances avait believe BOUFFLERS TO LOUIS Brussels cabals concluded conclusion of peace conference consent Count Tallard courier declaration directly or indirectly DUKE OF SHREWSBURY Earl of Portland elector of Bavaria Emperor Empire enemies engage entrée Europe expressions factions favour France French give Hague Holland honour hope informed intentions July July 27 Kensington King James King of England king of Spain kingdom letter likewise Lord Portland LORD VILLIERS LOUIS XIV manner Marshal Boufflers Marshal Villeroy master ministers naming the King necessary negotiation o'clock obliged Parliament PENSIONARY HEINSIUS persons Pomponne Prince of Orange proposal qu'il reason received refused replied respect Ryswick secret intrigues sent sentiments Sieur de Bentinck Sieur de Giey sincere desire Sire soon Spaniards speak States-General Strasburg tell thing tion told Torcy tranquillity troops WILLIAM WILLIAM III wish yesterday
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